comedy – Contemporary Racism

Racism in Comedy

Brittany Smith — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 20:05:56 +0000

Every first and third Tuesday, Brew Works in Bethlehem hosts an open mic night for aspiring comedians. I have attended several events, particularly because my friend is interested in becoming involved in the business. Good beer and good laughs – what could go wrong? Every first and third Tuesday, I find myself privy to the uncomfortable silence following racist, sexist, or homophobic jokes. Just this week, a man walked up to the stage and said ...

Placing Chris Rock in Conversation with Beverly Daniels Tatum

Ashley Kemper — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 20:38:28 +0000

It seems as though anytime there is a widely-publicized instance of police brutality in the United States, my Facebook timeline is flooded with the same grainy YouTube clip entitled “How to Not Get Your Ass Kicked by the Police.” In the faux public service announcement filmed in 1998, comedian Chris Rock provides black viewers with a comical step-by-step guide to follow in order to avoid getting into trouble with the law. The skit is ...

The Daily Show’s Racism Satire Presents Racism Truth

Alex — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:44:48 +0000

http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-january-24-2011/bird-like-me The link included in this post is an excerpt from The Daily Show. I don’t watch the show on a regular basis, but I find that I agree with a lot of the ideas and opinions that John Stewart and the other people involved in the show try to convey to their audiences. I stumbled upon this video, which is a satirical representation of an actual community in Mississippi called “Turkey Creek.” Turkey Creek ...